Horle Walk is in London and in Lambeth district. SE5 9EF is located in the Brixton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horle Walk, London, SE5 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9HJ, SW9 7TF, SW9 7UA, SE5 9HY, SE5 9HX, SW9 7SH, SW9 6TJ, SW9 6TH, SW9 7LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 9EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.3% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE5 9EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.8% | 65.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 15.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 45.8% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 36.1% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 19.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 6.9% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 10.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 38.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.9% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 29.2% | 19.7% | -9.5% | 2.5% | 17.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.5% | 20.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 19.4% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| White | 32.9% | 29.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -51.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 60.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 60.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 13.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 17.8% | 13.6% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 11.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 60.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 26.4% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 4% | -8.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 3.3% | -17.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 7% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Spain | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horle Walk was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Brixton North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Horle Walk has the 19th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brixton North and the 337th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Horle Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2023-12-20 | £423,394 |
| 30 Horle Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2022-08-09 | £363,487 |
| 11 Horle Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-06-29 | £418,413 |
| 32 Horle Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £468,555 | 2021-06-03 | £455,929 |
| 48 Horle Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £521,500 | 2018-11-16 | £525,814 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 9EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Van Gogh Primary Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | 1out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Knowle Close , Brixton SW9 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krunk Burgers | 59 Loughborough Road, London | 146 yd | |
| Annapurna Cafe | 39A Loughborough Road, London | 169 yd | |
| Heaven Cafe | 60 Loughborough Road, London | 256 yd | |
| Ge'ez Restaurant & Bar | 152 Loughborough Road, London | 390 yd | |
| Sabor Latino Restaurante Ltd | 160 Loughborough Road, London | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Jamm | 261 Brixton Road, London | 449 yd | |
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 672 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 790 yd | |
| South West Saloon | S11, Pop Brixton | 791 yd | |
| Specialist Cellar | S15, Pop Brixton | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT London | Ground Floor, 59 - 61 Loughborough Road | 169 yd | |
| Chatbout | 45 Loughborough Road, London | 169 yd | |
| MMM Fried Chicken | 150 Loughborough Road, London | 390 yd | |
| Ds Kitchens | Arch 1, Block G | 484 yd | |
| Michaels BBQ Kitchen | 292 Brixton Road, London | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 245 Brixton Road, London | 509 yd | |
| Tesco | 330 Brixton Road, London | 554 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 600 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 642 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 410 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 524 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Karibu Education Centre (Closed) Gresham Road | 738 yd | |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 771 yd | |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 896 yd | |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 903 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.